Blog & Trail Talk-June 7, 2025
- jei614
- Jun 7
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A Church is Born!
Dr. Linda Settles
6/07/25
It’s Pentecost! Happy Birthday Church! We’ve been leading up to this day with a prequel called The Church: The Rock, The Wait, & The Call. You can binge watch it on our website or YouTube! Catch up on previous episodes.
I want you to imagine what it would be like to be given the responsibility and the authority to carry on Jesus’ message, especially to those who had never met Him personally. By now, the small group of disciples had grown to over 100. But Jesus had commissioned them to go to the masses – not just Jerusalem, but Judea, Samaria, to all nations. Where do you begin?
It starts with conception. There’s a phrase: if you can conceive it, you can achieve it. Some of us have book concepts, business concepts, things we dream of in our minds.
Now, we’re familiar with human conception. The sperm unites with the egg and creates a fetus, the beginnings of a baby. In fact, the word conceive means: to cause to begin; to see with the imagination; to take into your mind. All of these things were about to happen to the disciples. The baby is about to be born!
Join us this Sunday for the biggest birthday party ever! Pentecost Sunday! Sermon Title : A Church is Born! And we will receive new members into Green Trails as we celebrate Membership Sunday! And the good news is - it’s not too late if you want to join with this welcoming faith community! Pentecost – Membership Sunday – I can’t wait to see what the Holy Spirit does!
WOW Bible Study WOW (Word on Wednesday) has one more week before taking a break for the summer. We are discussing another set of Essentials of Faith, from RightNow Media. Don’t forget, if you haven’t signed up for your own free account, just contact the office and we’ll send you a login link. This study is about why Jesus matters. Join us on Wednesday at 6:30p for class. And if you’d like to share in the potluck, come at 5:45!
In the Word You’re invited to the Sunday School class that takes place on Sundays from 9:00-9:45am. The study is on the book of Revelation and it is being led by Don Weaver and Tim Felthouse, on the lower level, room 108.
Next Gen Leader We are recruiting a part-time Next Generations Leader. This position will lead children and youth ministries. If you know of anyone who not only loves young people but has a passion to lead them on their faith journey, please let us know!
Father’s Day Speaker will be Rev. Arnold Parks, PhD. He is a retired elder of the MO Conference, and Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Let’s celebrate fathers and our father-figures on June 15!
Annual Conference will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center again this year! That means it’s accessible for anyone who wants to go. Visitors are always welcome, in fact, there are visitor sections for anyone who would like to see the greater connection in action! If you have never attended one, please plan on going for a session or two. The dates are June 6-8. For the agenda you can go to: moacinfo.com. You don’t have to register, you can just come in as a visitor. This year, the Annual Conference will vote on several constitutional amendments pertaining to regionalization, gender inclusiveness, racial justice, and clergy voting rights. I encourage you to take a peek at over one thousand UMs gathered in worship, prayer, and the business of the Church!
Vision for 2025:
Deeply Rooted:
Growing Through Discipleship!
Blessings,
Pastor Linda
This Week!
Sunday, June 8 9AM-Small Groups The Bethany Siblings-Room 204 Children's Cafe-Room 206 Youth Group-Room 210 In the Word-Room 108 Circle Makers-Room 109 10AM-Sanctuary Worship A Church is Born Pastor Linda Settles | Tuesday, June 10 10AM-Multipurpose Room Tai Chi 6PM-Multipurpose Room After Hours Community Band Wednesday, June 11 5:45PM-Multipurpose Room Potluck Dinner Bring a dish to share or just yourself! 6:30PM-Multipurpose Room Word on Wednesdays Saturday, June 4 8AM-Multipurpose Room Zumba with Julie Durham |
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What stood out the most during our tour was how Dutch cultural heritage continues to influence art, fashion, and design while staying grounded in traditional values.